What it is
This ingredient is an extract of the fruit of Ribes nigrum, the blackcurrant. The berries are naturally rich in vitamin C and anthocyanin polyphenols, which is why the extract is used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant agent in cosmetics. It can also lend a natural color to formulations.
Safety & warnings
Blackcurrant fruit extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As with other fruit-derived botanicals, occasional sensitivity is possible in susceptible individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the berries of the blackcurrant plant.
Questions everyone asks
What fruit is this extract from?
It is made from the berries of Ribes nigrum, the blackcurrant.
What does blackcurrant extract do in skin care?
It acts as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient drawing on the berry's natural polyphenols and vitamin C.